🎙️ The Learner’s Voice Podcast
Live from Leeds City College – The First Yorkshire Hair & Barbering Competition
In this special on-location episode of The Learner’s Voice, we are recording live at Leeds City College, the venue for the first-ever Yorkshire Hair and Barbering Competition, bringing seven colleges together in a powerful celebration of education, talent, and learner voice.
This landmark event creates a platform for learners to step outside the classroom, showcase their skills, and build confiden...
🎙️ The Learner’s Voice Podcast
Live from Leeds City College – The First Yorkshire Hair & Barbering Competition
In this special on-location episode of The Learner’s Voice, we are recording live at Leeds City College, the venue for the first-ever Yorkshire Hair and Barbering Competition, bringing seven colleges together in a powerful celebration of education, talent, and learner voice.
This landmark event creates a platform for learners to step outside the classroom, showcase their skills, and build confidence through competition, collaboration, and community.
🌍 Episode Sponsor
Pivot Point
Pivot Point is a global leader in digital learning, education development, and premium mannequins for the hair and beauty industry. Through ethical manufacturing and strong social accountability standards, Pivot Point continues to shape the future of beauty education worldwide.
We’re proud to partner with a company driven by innovation, integrity, and a global vision for learning.
✂️ What You’ll Hear in This Episode
- 🎓 Learners from seven colleges across Yorkshire sharing their real journeys
- 🏆 First-time competitors experiencing a live competition environment
- 💭 Honest conversations about confidence, nerves, comparison, patience, and pressure
- 🧠 How mindset education supports learner growth alongside technical skill
- 🙌 Shout-outs to tutors, mentors, and colleges championing learner success
- 🌱 Stories of finding passion, changing direction, and trusting the process
- 🚀 Big goals including apprenticeships, self-employment, salons, and brand careers
🧠 Mindset Meets Industry
This episode highlights why mindset, self-awareness, and resilience are just as important as scissors and clippers.
Learners openly reflect on how patience, belief, and the right support systems help them move forward — especially in high-pressure environments like competitions.
🤝 Supported By
- Belinda Mindset Education – Supporting learners and educators through mindset-focused education and industry-ready resources
- Concept Hair – Proudly supporting education and future talent within the hair and barbering industry
🧪 Additional Sponsor Feature
Colour Me Safe
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🎧 Who This Episode Is For
- Hair and barbering learners
- Tutors, lecturers, and educators
- Salon owners and employers
- Anyone considering a career in hair or barbering
- Those who believe confidence and growth start with mindset
💡 Final Message
Your voice matters.
Your journey matters.
And wherever you’re starting from — you belong here.
If you’re a mentor, educator, or salon owner and want to support learners, visit
👉 BelindaMindset.com and scroll to the bottom of the store page to access free mindset resources you can use with your teams today.
🎙️ Thank you for listening to The Learner’s Voice Podcast.
Celebrating learners. Building confidence. Creating opportunity
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